Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/04/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, USA |
Latest News about Jalen Williams
Jalen Williams scored a career-high 40 points in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 120–109 and take a 3–2 series lead. He became the third-youngest player ever to score at least 40 points in an NBA Finals game and extended a streak of three straight Finals games with at least 25 points and five rebounds.
The NBA announced that Jalen Williams was named to the 2024–25 All-NBA Third Team, alongside teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who was named to the First Team. This honor recognized Williams' outstanding performance during the season, including his role in leading the Thunder to the NBA Finals.
Williams was named a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, earning his first All-Star selection. The recognition came after a strong start to the 2024–25 season and marked another major milestone in his NBA career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jalen Devonn Williams, nicknamed J-Dub, is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named to his first NBA All-Star Game and All-NBA Team in 2025, later winning an NBA championship that same year. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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| Weight | 211 lb (96 kg) |
| Position | Guard / Forward |
| Jersey Number | 8 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Santa Clara University |
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Career
| Current Team | Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| League | NBA |
| Draft | 2022 NBA Draft, Round 1, Pick 12 |
| NBA Debut | 2022 |
| College Career | Played three seasons at Santa Clara; appeared in 84 career games and averaged 12.6 points per game. |
| Career Averages | Has appeared in 146 games (133 starts) and averaged 16.5 points on 53.2 percent shooting, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists in 30.8 minutes per game. |
| NBA Seasons | 2022–present |
| All-NBA Selections | 2024–25 All-NBA Third Team |
| All-Star Selections | 2025 NBA All-Star Game (Reserve) |
| Championships | 2025 NBA Champion |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Selected 12th overall in the 2022 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. | |
| 2. Was a First Team All-WCC selection in 2022. | |
| 3. Averaged 19.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in the 2023-24 NBA season. | |
| 4. Became the third-youngest player ever to score at least 40 points in an NBA Finals game during the 2025 Finals. | |
| 5. Extended a streak of three straight Finals games with at least 25 points and five rebounds in the 2025 NBA Finals. |